Discount Laminate Flooring - Perfect For Many
Uses
While the thought of using discount laminate flooring may
offer some the connotation that it is not going to last,
potential buyers should not confuse a cheap price with a
discounted price. Buyers need to consider the source of the
discount laminate flooring and their reputation of selling
quality products at reduced rates. For example, a company that
sells flooring without a fancy showroom or that buys in large
quantities to reduce the wholesale price, may be able to offer
prices much lower than its competition.
Many people equate quality and durability with price and for
that reason will shy away from using discount laminate flooring
for any purpose. In some instances, less expensive flooring may
make good financial sense and be the best laminate
flooring for your purpose. If it is being used to
remodel a seldom used room the lack of activity in that room
will allow the flooring to last as long as more expensive
products. Another use could be to smarten up a rental unit you
may own.
Price of Laminate Flooring
Many factors influence the price of laminate materials and
most flooring will have at least five layers of materials
laminated together to form the base. An image is then laminated
onto the top surface, which is the image seen after
installation. Some of the cheapest discount laminate flooring
will have the five layers, but will use a cheaper laminate glue
to hold it all together. The result can cause the layers to
separate. However, even the best laminate flooring can curl and
buckle if the room's humidity level is too high or the
installation was not done properly.
Proper Installation Of Laminate Flooring Extends Its
Life
Regardless of the cost of the discount laminate flooring how
it is installed and cared for will help determine how long it
lasts. Too many times laminate flooring is installed without
allowing for temperature or humidity changes that are going to
happen in nearly every home. As the wood in the materials
expands, if not enough room was allowed during the install, the
flooring will buckle.
One the other side of the scale, if the discount laminate
flooring was installed with too much space, during the colder,
dryer time of the year the boards can separate, leaving gaps,
which likely will form humps when the floor expands back to its
original size. The gaps needed can vary, but typically only
require about one-fourth to one-half-inch that can be hidden
under the trim on the edges of the room. This problem is not
unique to discount laminate flooring, as it can affect flooring
of all qualities and prices.
How To Install Laminate Flooring
An excellent guide
is now available... theInstalling Laminate Flooring
Video
It shows you the entire process of laminate floor
installation in less than 15 minutes. Everything from room
prep, necessary tools, underlayment, laying, cutting and
staggering the first few rows to troubleshooting and
angle-fitting at the finishing wall. Most installers charge a
minimum fee of $500 for a small 150 sq. ft. room. You stand to
save
$460 (minimum) by doing it yourself with
the help of this video. Once you've watched three professionals
demonstrate how to install laminate flooring you'll be
confident you can do it yourself.
